https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-mechanical-engineer-highfield-professional-solutions-ltd--3c10f507-159b-4d7a-b4d8-e2c0ff9050da RSS feed for Principal Mechanical Engineer at Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd. en-gb Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:27:18 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-mechanical-engineer-highfield-professional-solutions-ltd--3c10f507-159b-4d7a-b4d8-e2c0ff9050da https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-mechanical-engineer-highfield-professional-solutions-ltd--3c10f507-159b-4d7a-b4d8-e2c0ff9050da Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Chorley | Salary: £60 - £63.50/hour Outside IR35 | Type: Contract | Principal Mechanical Engineer Up to -63.50 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12-Month Contract | 4-Day Working Week We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering design teams on complex, safety-critical projects within the nuclear sector. This role combines technical leadership, engineering assurance and project delivery, with a strong focus on UKCA/CE marking, regulatory compliance, verification and validation, and nuclear safety . Contract details Rate: Up to -63.50 per hour, outside IR35 Duration: 12 months Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday Security: Ideally hold current SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise mechanical engineering design teams, providing technical direction and oversight. Plan and coordinate engineering activities, managing resources, budgets, schedules and delivery against project requirements. Develop design basis documentation, identify engineering requirements and ensure nuclear and conventional safety principles are applied. Oversee design risk assessments, technical interfaces and multidisciplinary engineering integration. Ensure technical docu... Contract